Passenger side wiper failure
 

Hello Gents,

My passenger wiper crapped out on me Tuesday, it moves only two inches on each wipe maneuver. Took it to my independent shop and the mechanic said I need a new wiper motor upon picking up the vehicle. How do you diagnose needing a new wiper motor vs just having to tightening the bolt that I have reading people mentioning in the threads here? I don't want to spend money unnecessary if I don't need to. Obviously, this would beneficial for the independent shop as he quoted me at $675 wiper motor, $150 wiper arm and $150 for labor. I asked him why he took off the wiper arm, he said it's not working and I need a new one. Something is not adding up....

Your insight is appreciated!

If the left side is working but not the right it is probably a loose wiper arm or linkage related. Get out of that shop as soon as possible and maybe report them to the BBB. It sounds like they are trying to steal from you. The motor is a single arm that moves both wiper arms though linkage.

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I agree with Overboost. If you look through the forums you’ll find a number of guys with that issue and it’s usually the linkage bolt has worked its way loose.

Sounds like your guys is hedging his price on worst case scenario hoping to make a few bucks off what’s likely a very simple fix.

As Andrewwynn (I think it was) found out that arm is relatively pricey so he splinted his at the break and solved his problem for just a few bucks. If yours is just the bolt, that’s even “easier” to fix [emoji106]

- Reseat the linkage arm.
- Add one drop of Red Loctite to the threads.
- Tighten it snug, then turn a bit more.

You can do it, this is using basic tool and Loctite, which you can find at any auto parts store.

Fellas, thank you for the feedback. I feel a bit disappointed that the mechanic and shop owner could be that deceptive and was knowingly try to rip me off. Needless to say I will not be going back there.

Not sure why my wiper arm was removed.

Auto repair industry is not regulated very much.

Finding a good and honest mechanic these days is similar to finding a good/honest doctor. It is difficult.

This is why people should learn the basic of car maintenance to avoid ripoff.

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Probably so he could tell you it was broken, charge you an arm and a leg, buy a new bolt for a few bucks and make a small fortune off you... sadly.

- They removed the "wiper arm" so they can charge you an arm and leg.

- Pun intended lol...

I believe they were going for the nuts.

Definitely nuts.


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Yes, the A hole told me my wiper arm was broken and I needed a new one as well. SMFH.

He definitely botched up the problem more. Prior the passenger arm was struggling to move up the windshield(cripple like maneuver). Since he took it off and just left it in the trunk, I connected it back yesterday and now it just does not move at all.

The bad thing about this shop is it's bustling, he has tons of unsuspecting customer who don't know about forums where you can ask questions when something that is told to you just seems incorrect.

Get them to write up the estimate and list (which side wiper motor) all that needs replacing and file a case for fraud or theft by deception (depending on local laws) PLUS go to the BBB.

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Usually the herky jerky motion is from the bolts loose that hold the motor. Secondly, if the motor runs and the wiper is stuck in ice it will break the arm. The arm is a simple stamped metal part. Easy to splint with a piece of angle and a few self tapping screws.


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Just to follow-up, the issue was fixed by just tightening the aforementioned bolt. With common sense to when a price just don't sound right, and the great feedback I received here, I was able to circumvent the highway robbery that almost took place. Thank you!

That is awesome! Very glad you got it fixed! And found out the true colors of your Indy... sadly.


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